Observation by Dr Ollie Garrett: NGC 2261 Hubble's Variable Nebula

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Dr Ollie Garrett

Observer

Dr Ollie Garrett

Observed

2017 Mar 12 - 21:25

Uploaded

2017 Mar 14 - 16:59

Objects

Hubble's Variable Nebula (NGC2261)

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Constellation

Monoceros

Field centre

RA: 06^h39^m
Dec: +08°45'
Position angle: -3°04'

Field size

0°15' × 0°14'

Equipment

115mm f7 APO refractor
NEQ6 mount
SBIG STF-8300M CCD
SX Lodestar and SX Off Axis Guider
Baader 36mm unmounted filter in SX USB filter wheel

Exposure

Luminance: 7 x 300secs

Location

Dartmoor, UK

Target name

NGC2261 Hubble's Variable Nebula

Title

NGC 2261 Hubble's Variable Nebula

About this image

A first attempt at this object. The sky conditions were less than ideal for broadband imaging with a good deal of light pollution from the full moon. Even so, after processing, there is some interesting detail in the nebula.

Files associated with this observation

L_Master_Crop2_ABE.jpg (238.9 kB)

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